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We'll help you plan your best summer yet with our annual roundup of can't miss events! Plus we've got a Face the Music interview with vocal powerhouse Josh Groban who is performing in Portland on 6/24. And as always, we'll help you have a terrific weekend with our hand-picked selection of events. Have fun out there!

The weather this fall has so far been pretty spectacular, with plenty of sun and days when you can shed a jacket by noon. Still, the days when we can dine al fresco are numbered; these five places are extending the season with heaters and fireplaces on their patios. Read on

It used to be that oysters were best consumed in the "R" months — fall through spring. Thankfully, our cold water Maine oysters can be enjoyed year round; these places know just how you like 'em. Read on

Eventide Oyster Co. may be on many "bests," including Food & Wine's round-up of America's Best Oyster Bars. But it's not the only place in town to indulge in the briny treats, what French poet Leon-Paul Fargue famously said was like "kissing the sea on the lips." Read on

So now we know (sort of) where the drink came from. As to where it’s gone in 90-plus years, you only have to peruse local cocktail menus for modern Bloodies made with proprietary tomato juice-based concoctions and garnished with everything from barbecued ribs to tofu cubes. For your holiday weekend drinking pleasure, we rounded up a few noteworthy examples. Read on